Pony Cars

390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX

There was once a perception that buying a two-seat V8 American passenger car from the late 1960s meant handing over the cash for a Chevrolet Corvette. However, knowledgeable enthusiasts will also nominate the AMC AMX, a classic that provides… more»

Nearly 50 Years Indoors: 1965 Mustang Convertible Project

Some project cars show up with a story, but this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible—parked indoors since 1977—has something even better: time capsule potential. Listed on eBay as a true project, it’s the sort of early Mustang that makes longtime… more»

Too Far Gone? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

Introduced in the Fall of 1964 (as a 1965 model), the Ford Mustang fastback has become one of the most desirable body styles today. The seller has a 1968 edition (or 1967, as the seller seems undecided). It’s in… more»

No Reserve: 49k Mile 1967 Mercury Cougar

It’s interesting how some classics make an unforgettable first impression. I clearly remember the first time I saw a 1967 Mercury Cougar, because I was immediately drawn to its front styling with concealed headlamps. This Cougar features that styling… more»

C-Code 289/3-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang

Southern California has a great climate that helps preserve vintage vehicles, so it’s fortunate to find out right off the bat that this 1965 Mustang has lived in that area of the Golden State its entire life, although it… more»

Simply Stunning: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400

I have always liked First Generation pony cars. They feature a purity that was lost in later models as dimensions and vehicle weight grew. This 1969 Pontiac Firebird is particularly attractive, from its 400ci V8 to its spotless presentation…. more»

Leather Trim? 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

This 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible presents beautifully, and the seller is confident enough to describe its condition as “mint.” That’s a bold call, but the car’s overall condition makes it plausible. However, one of the most intriguing aspects of… more»

1 of 549: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Project

The Trans Am had been a performance model of the Pontiac Firebird for many years. Then, along came 1977 and the Burt Reynolds movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and all bets were off. Sales of the car soared for… more»

1-of-204: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A

Hands up if you navigated the automotive world of the late 1970s. Keep your hands raised if you thought that it was a total drag. Yeah, me too. Cars that had previously been touchstones of the performance world were… more»

Flower Power: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Mod Top

Many people believe that the 1960s counterculture reached its zenith in 1969. It was during that year that this Plymouth Barracuda left the factory. Nothing screams Flower Power more effectively than its vinyl Mod Top. It is a distinctive… more»

6k-Mile Engine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro Z/28 began in 1967 as Chevy’s entrant in the Trans Am division of the Sports Car Club of America. Production began slowly until it became recognized as the pony car’s leading performance machine. The second-generation Camaro arrived… more»

Original 340 Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger

There certainly aren’t very many E-Bodies that Dodge fans would consider not worth saving, and I’m in no way suggesting that this 1972 Challenger shouldn’t be.  At some point, the supply chain of projects is likely to begin drying… more»

No Reserve: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX

I have long admired AMC, and have always felt that the company’s Javelin is one of the most attractive examples of a pony car. AMC produced some less-than-attractive vehicles, but it hit a sweet spot with the Javelin. This… more»

429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is more than a pretty face. Lifting the hood reveals its original 429ci Cobra Jet V8, a motor that the company only offered during this model year. It presents extremely well as a… more»

No Reserve: 49k-Mile, One-Owner 1967 Mercury Cougar

I’ve always been a little envious of those who have the temperament to find a single car they like and drive it forever (What’s it like to not want one of everything?). That was apparently the case with this… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

I sometimes wonder whether the automotive industry will once again see the likes of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. There will almost certainly be high-performance models in the future, but will manufacturers ever produce vehicles designed specifically to achieve… more»

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